Multifamily Asset Management Associate; Columbus OH, Remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's in Real Estate, Finance, or Business preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate, with at least 4 years in multifamily asset management; affordable housing experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing institutional-quality assets and value-add strategies.
• Deep understanding of real estate financial modeling, underwriting, and valuation techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools; experience with Yardi or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to work across functional teams and external partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights.
• Travel required up to 25% of the time, including extended site visits as needed.

• Develop and implement strategic business plans to maximize net operating income (NOI) and long-term asset value.
• Lead the day-to-day asset management of a portfolio of affordable multifamily assets, including oversight of third-party property management firms.
• Review and approve property-level budgets, financial statements, capital plans, and leasing strategies.
• Manage all aspects of property performance including occupancy, revenue growth, and expense control.
• Coordinate with internal construction teams on capital improvement programs, renovation scopes, and timeline execution.
• Participate in refinance, disposition, and recapitalization events across the affordable portfolio.
• Monitor market dynamics and regulatory trends in affordable housing to inform investment strategy and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Investments team during due diligence to assess operating assumptions, staffing, and market viability.
• Prepare and lead quarterly asset reviews, investor reporting, and joint venture updates.
• Maintain proactive communication with JV partners, lenders, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, proactive approach to asset management.
• Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Maintains composure under pressure and adapts well to changing priorities.
• Embodies Preserve's core values:
  Humility, Resourcefulness, Honesty, and Effort.